# Crime and Security Act 2010, Section 31: Guidance

Extent: E+W

(1) The Secretary of State may from time to time issue guidance relating to the exercise by a constable of functions under sections 24 to 30.
(2) A constable must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (1) when exercising a function to which the guidance relates.
(3) Before issuing guidance under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a) the National Police Chiefs’ Council, and
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c) such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/17/section/31 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-security-act-2010/section-31
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